Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to rapidly changing freezing levels.
• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

No new avalanches have been reported in the past week.

There are few observations from this region. If you are getting out, please share observations like weather and riding conditions to the Mountain Information Network.

Up to 5 cm of new snow sits over a widespread crust from mid January. A high freezing line the last few days has settled the snowpack and softened the crust below treeline.

As the freezing levels climb, a moist snow surface over the crust could develop below treeline or around rocks on steep, sunny slopes in the alpine.

A layer of spotty surface hoar has grown on top of the crust in sheltered areas away from the effects of the wind. Continued warming is likely to break down these crystals at treeline and below.

The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing levels 1500 m.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 1 mm of precipitation. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 1 mm of precipitation. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
• Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
• Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.